Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f6 (a1·20)
c9-17419Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
6. Bxf6 Qxf6 7. Qxg8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f6 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxf6, then Qxg8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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